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French court upholds ban on burkini in swimming pools
On Tuesday, the French Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, issued a decision banning the full-body swimwear—burkini that veiled Muslim women resort to in public swimming pools in the southeastern…
- Telangana
Telangana: French industry exposure for TSWREI, TTWREI students
Hyderabad: Students from the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Societies (TSWREIS) and Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Societies (TTWREIS) can now get international exposure as France has offered student exchange…
- World
92 Monkeypox cases confirmed in 12 countries, may spread globally: WHO
New Delhi: At least 92 monkeypox virus cases have been confirmed in 12 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said, warning that the infection is likely to spread to more nations even…
- World
France: Tourist plane crash leaves Five dead
Paris: A tourist plane crashed near the town of Les Adrets in southeast France, officials said. Five dead bodies, including a child, were discovered at the site of the crash on Saturday afternoon,…
- World
Burkini creates a new controversy in France
The French mayor of Grenoble’s decision to allow Muslim women to wear the burkini in public pools is facing strong opposition from the government, with the Minister of the Interior calling for…
- India
Anurag Thakur leads Indian delegation to Cannes
New Delhi: Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur is leaving for France Monday night to attend the Cannes Film Festival, where India has been named as the country of honour’ for Marche…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans poultry imports from France over bird flu concerns
Authorities in Saudi Arabia on Sunday placed a ban on the import of poultry from France amid growing concerns about bird flu. In June 2021, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA),…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian diaspora, in Paris, France. (PTI Photo) Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed upon his arrival, in Paris, France. (PTI Photo)
- India
France backs India’s bid for permanent membership in reformed UNSC, NSG
Paris: France reiterated its commitment to support India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group, according to a joint statement…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, France pledge $30 mn for Lebanon aid
Beirut: Saudi Arabia and France has announced the creation of a joint development fund worth $30 million to support crisis-hit Lebanon, a statement released by the French Embassy in Lebanon said. The…
- World
Re-elected Macron vows to ‘heal divisions’ in France
Paris: In a victory speech, a mere 90 minutes after he was projected re-elected as French President for a second term on Sunday evening, Emmanuel Macron, 44, with a twinkle in his eye…
- World
France to choose between Macron, Le Pen in presidential face-off
Paris: On Sunday, French voters will choose between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the run-off vote to elect a new leader following a divisive campaign. In…
- India
French envoy to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to boost cultural, economic ties
New Delhi: Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain will travel to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on a three-day visit focused on deepening Indo-French business, cultural and people-to-people ties. During his visit,…
- Middle East
Egypt seeks France’s support to mitigate Russia-Ukraine conflict’s economic repercussions
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has urged France, which holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, to “provide economic and political support to Egypt” to deal with the…